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Verizon Just Broke a 13-Year Q1 Subscriber Slump. Here’s What Changed

Verizon Just Broke a 13-Year Q1 Subscriber Slump. Here’s What Changed

Verizon added 55,000 postpaid phone customers in Q1, its first positive March-quarter result since 2013, and raised its 2026 adjusted EPS forecast to $4.95–$4.99. First-quarter revenue rose 2.9% to $34.4 billion, net income increased 3.3% to $5.1 billion, and adjusted EPS climbed 7.6% to $1.28. Shares rose 1.5% premarket. Verizon also reported 341,000 broadband net additions.
28 April 2026
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Verizon Stock Jumps After Subscriber Surprise: Why Q1 Earnings Changed the 2026 Story

Verizon Stock Jumps After Subscriber Surprise: Why Q1 Earnings Changed the 2026 Story

Verizon shares rose 3% after the company reported a surprise gain of 55,000 postpaid phone customers in Q1, beating analyst expectations of a loss. Adjusted EPS climbed 7.6% to $1.28, and revenue rose 2.9% to $34.4 billion. Verizon raised its 2026 profit outlook but missed Wall Street revenue estimates. Customer credits from a January outage reduced wireless service revenue growth.
27 April 2026
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T-Mobile sues Verizon back over “Better Deal” ads as false-ad fight escalates

T-Mobile sues Verizon back over “Better Deal” ads as false-ad fight escalates

T-Mobile filed a countersuit against Verizon in Manhattan federal court, accusing Verizon of “bait-and-switch” tactics in its “Better Deal” ad campaign. The move follows Verizon’s February lawsuit alleging T-Mobile exaggerated savings claims. T-Mobile shares rose 0.7% to $220.12, while Verizon stock was flat. Both companies are seeking to halt each other’s ads and triple damages under the Lanham Act.
4 March 2026
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Why Verizon stock is up today: NFL sponsorship rethink report meets T-Mobile ad lawsuit

Why Verizon stock is up today: NFL sponsorship rethink report meets T-Mobile ad lawsuit

Verizon shares rose 1.8% to $50.90 Tuesday after reports the company is reviewing hundreds of millions in sports and music sponsorships, including its $1 billion NFL deal. CEO Dan Schulman said exiting the NFL partnership is not planned. T-Mobile filed a countersuit accusing Verizon of false advertising, escalating a legal fight over marketing claims. Senior VP Mary-Lee Stillwell sold 8,569 shares on March 2 at $50 each.
3 March 2026
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Communication Services stocks face a holiday-shortened week as Meta and Alphabet slide, ad jitters linger

Communication Services stocks face a holiday-shortened week as Meta and Alphabet slide, ad jitters linger

The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC) closed Friday at $114.58, down 0.1%, as declines in Meta and Alphabet offset gains in Disney and T-Mobile. Pinterest plunged 21% after a weak outlook tied to lower ad spending. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Presidents Day. Investors are watching for Fed minutes and key inflation data later in the week.
15 February 2026
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Verizon stock jumps 2% — T-Mobile’s outlook and a Feb. 24 date investors are watching

Verizon stock jumps 2% — T-Mobile’s outlook and a Feb. 24 date investors are watching

Verizon shares rose 2.4% to $48.54 by mid-afternoon Wednesday, following gains in AT&T and T-Mobile. T-Mobile lifted its 2027 outlook and said it will stop reporting postpaid phone subscriber additions, drawing analyst criticism. Verizon’s climb follows a strong profit forecast and a $25 billion buyback plan. Senate scrutiny over phone record disclosures added pressure to the sector.
11 February 2026
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Communication services stocks lag Friday’s Wall Street bounce as AI spending jitters bite — here’s what matters next

Communication services stocks lag Friday’s Wall Street bounce as AI spending jitters bite — here’s what matters next

The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLC) fell 0.39% to $115.76 on Friday, underperforming the S&P 500’s 2.0% gain. Alphabet dropped 2.5% and Meta lost 1.3%, while Disney rose 3.5% and T-Mobile slid 2.2%. Investors weighed new Big Tech capital spending plans tied to artificial intelligence, with Amazon’s $200 billion 2026 outlay drawing scrutiny.
8 February 2026
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Communication services stocks lag the rebound — what XLC investors need to know before Monday

Communication services stocks lag the rebound — what XLC investors need to know before Monday

The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC) fell 0.39% to $115.76 Friday, lagging the S&P 500’s 1.97% gain. Alphabet Class C shares dropped 2.48%, Meta lost 1.31%, and News Corp slid 6%. Comcast, Netflix, and Disney rose, partly offsetting losses. Investors remain wary of heavy AI-related capital spending by big tech firms.
7 February 2026
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  • S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rally While Dow Jones Falls Amid Mixed US Market Close
    May 1, 2026, 11:24 PM EDT. US stock markets closed mixed as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs while the Dow Jones slipped 0.31%. Strong technology earnings, including Apple's 3.3% gain and Atlassian's 29.6% surge, fueled gains. The S&P 500 rose 0.29%, closing at 7,230.12, and the Nasdaq added 0.89% to 25,114.44, marking their sixth straight weekly gain-the longest streak since October 2024. Meanwhile, the Dow's decline reflected weakness in energy stocks such as Exxon Mobil and Chevron amid Middle East tensions affecting oil prices above $100 per barrel. Investors digested mixed economic data, geopolitical risks, and easing inflation fears due to falling crude prices. As markets enter a historically volatile period, focus intensifies on potential continued swings driven by global events and earnings performance.

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US Stock Market Today After Hours: Nasdaq Tops 25,000 As S&P 500 Hits Record High

US Stock Market Today After Hours: Nasdaq Tops 25,000 As S&P 500 Hits Record High

2 May 2026
Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.68% and S&P 500 futures edged up 0.06% in early after-hours trading Friday, while Dow futures slipped 0.48%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs, driven by first-quarter S&P 500 profit growth of 27.8%, according to LSEG. Oil prices, inflation signals, and upcoming jobs data remain in focus. GameStop shares rose 4% after reports it was preparing an offer for eBay.
McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Earnings as Its Big Drink Bet Comes Due

McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Earnings as Its Big Drink Bet Comes Due

2 May 2026
McDonald’s shares fell 2.37% to $286.64 on Friday, underperforming rivals ahead of its May 7 earnings report and a U.S. launch of six new McCafé specialty drinks. The company will begin selling the drinks nationwide on May 6, adding beverage specialist roles at 14,000 restaurants. Investors are watching whether the new drinks and value offers can boost traffic without slowing service or hurting margins.
Strategy Inc’s 11.5% STRC Payout Sets Up Bitcoin Dividend Vote

Strategy Inc’s 11.5% STRC Payout Sets Up Bitcoin Dividend Vote

2 May 2026
Strategy Inc kept STRC’s May dividend rate at 11.5% and set a $0.958333333 per-share payout, according to a new filing. Shareholders are voting on whether to move STRC dividends from monthly to twice monthly, with results due at the June 8 annual meeting. The company recently used $255 million from a stock sale to buy 3,273 bitcoin.
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